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Where Were the Planets on September 20, 1980?
Quick Answer
On September 20, 1980, the Sun was in Virgo (27°40' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 20, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°19' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 10°03' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°40'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 3°08'00" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 16°31'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 13°42'50" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 14°49'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 22°17'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 29°52'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 22°37'54" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 20°00'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 20°44'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 17°56'42" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 20, 1980
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 79% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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